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DC05 BKY

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BKY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 72,444 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,239 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 72,239 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover/ undertray fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Fail 7 Aug 2017 68,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover/ undertray fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper worn

engine cover/ undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2016 64,767 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front windscreen wiper worn

engine cover/ undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,445 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,780 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,077 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,810 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,804 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,789 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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DC05 BKY is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC05 BKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC05 BKY registered?

DC05 BKY is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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